Sunday, June 3, 2018

Black Crake

When you live in and around a desert, whether it is Africa
or Mexico, water is a very important thing. So, concentrating my searches
around those water holes, or Pans as they are referred to here, as well as the
two main rivers. The Sabie River and the Crocodile River are the two closest to
us, with the later actually running about 100 yards from our house, but inside
the park. I have spent quite a bit of time on both sides, scanning the bushes
as well as the water, looking to see what they may hold. There is a form of
water lily here that the African Jacanas like to walk around on, feeding as
they going. The other bird that frequents these areas, but is much harder to
find, is the African Black Crake. Here is a shot of one with a juvenile,
alongside learning the ropes.